Frozen Planet - Series 1 Ep. 3 - Summer

Episode Info

Synopsis

For the animals of the polar regions, summer is a season of intense activity as they occupy themselves with the tasks of feeding and rearing their young. This episode features polar bear cubs learning to swim; a confrontation between Musk Oxen and Arctic Wolves; King penguins surfing in order to keep cool in the heat; Bull Fur seals fighting; Killer whales hunting a Minke whale, and a colony of Adelie penguins.

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Episode Info:

Release:

2011

Running Time:

50 min

Certificate:

Not yet rated

Genre:

• Documentary

Cast:

• David Attenborough

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